I have recently purchased a bottle of essential oil to be used as mosquito repellent. Classify the essential oil into the relevant group of secondary metabolites. Describe the distinctive scent produced and name the plant in which this essential oil could be (i) extracted.

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I have recently purchased a bottle of essential oil to be used as mosquito repellent.
Classify the essential oil into the relevant group of secondary metabolites. Describe
the distinctive scent produced and name the plant in which this essential oil could be
(i)
extracted.
What are the roles of terpenes in plant defense and provide ONE (1) suitable solvent
to be used for extraction?
(ii)
Transcribed Image Text:I have recently purchased a bottle of essential oil to be used as mosquito repellent. Classify the essential oil into the relevant group of secondary metabolites. Describe the distinctive scent produced and name the plant in which this essential oil could be (i) extracted. What are the roles of terpenes in plant defense and provide ONE (1) suitable solvent to be used for extraction? (ii)
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